GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| hardy | bold |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| dominate | rule |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| implode | to burst inward |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |